Euphorbia bourgaeana is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Tenerife in the Canary Islands.[3]: 208 

Euphorbia bourgaeana
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia
Species:
E. bourgaeana
Binomial name
Euphorbia bourgaeana
Synonyms[2]
  • Euphorbia lambiorum Svent. (1960)

Description

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It can grow to a height of 6–10 feet (1.82-3.04 metres), but if potted, it can be kept relatively small. The plant grows well in USDA zones 9b-11.[citation needed]

Like many euphorbias, parts of the plants are poisonous if ingested.

References

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  1. ^ Marrero Gómez, M.V. (2011). "Euphorbia bourgeana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T193560A8867714. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T193560A8867714.en. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  2. ^ "Synonyms of Euphorbia bourgeana". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved February 24, 2012.
  3. ^ Bramwell, D.; Bramwell, Z. (2001). Wild flowers of the Canary Islands. Madrid, Spain: Editorial Rueda. ISBN 978-84-7207-129-2.